BATCH MAY 2026 - Food Handler - Mason City, IA

Cargill•Mason City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where they provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. The role involves being accountable for the production of food-safe product in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This includes becoming proficient in cleaning procedures, tear down and set up of equipment such as ovens, freezers, transfer belts and conveyors, general housekeeping of plant floors and drains, chemical cage, shelves, floors, and walls, and labeling containers. It also involves the start-up and shut-down of a production line, making mechanical adjustments, and troubleshooting equipment. The position requires ensuring all production paperwork is completed accurately, which involves basic mathematical calculations. The employee will be responsible for containing and proactively addressing potential problems to limit production disruptions and ensuring all processing steps are completed for a quality product delivery, including proper packaging and weight checks. Adherence to all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures is mandatory. This position has the responsibility to report issues with the food safety management system and the authority to initiate and record actions. The role requires acquiring and maintaining knowledge of HACCP/OPRP/PRP (GMP) policies and requirements for monitoring and verification tasks. Job duties may be revised by supervisors as needed.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Basic math ability (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Basic computer skills
Availability to work outside of normal shift up to including weekend and off shift hours as needed
Willing to work in hot and cold environment

Nice To Haves

Previous food service and/or production experience
Previous leadership experience
Consistent work history in the last 12 months
Critical thinking skills
Dependable and punctual

Responsibilities

Accountable for the production of food safe product in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Become proficient in cleaning procedures, tear down and set up, to include, but not limited to: Ovens, freezers, transfer belts and conveyors, general housekeeping of plant floors and drains, chemical cage, shelves, floors, walls, labeling containers
Start up and shut down of a production line, making mechanical adjustments, and troubleshooting equipment
Ensuring all production paperwork is completed, which will require basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Responsible for containing and proactively addressing potential problems that may arise in an effort to limit disruptions to production
Ensuring all processing steps have been completed and a quality product is delivered to the customer (all food handling tasks were completed properly; i.e. proper packaging, weights are in acceptable range) including assisting others as needed
Maintain adherence to all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
Report problems with the food safety management system to identified person(s)
Initiate and record actions related to food safety
Acquire and maintain knowledge of HACCP/OPRP/PRP (GMP) policies and requirements to complete all monitoring and/or verifications tasks as outlined in the Food Safety Management